Nine Senators call for halt to funding Chinese-connected group. Nine members of the U.S. Senate are calling for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to suspend giving…
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Unused COVID Funds Could Help Disaster Relief
Senator Rand Paul says he will introduce a bill to allow it. In the wake of the devastating flooding that has swept through Eastern Kentucky, Senator Rand Paul…
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USDA Covering Farmers’ COVID Safety Measures
Grants will cover the cost of protective equipment. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over the weekend that it would begin to offer grants for farmers who implemented…
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Secret Service Recovers Stolen Unemployment
$2 billion in benefits returned from funds stolen during the pandemic. More than $2 billion in stolen unemployment benefits over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic have been…
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White House Responds to Economic Growth
Chair of Economic Advisors expresses cautious optimism. This past week, the latest economic reports of Gross Domestic Product, Personal Income, and the Employment Cost Index were released. The…
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SBA Offers Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Registration is immediately available, SBA administrator says. The Small Business Administration is offering $28.6 billion as revitalization funds specifically for restaurants. The registration window for receiving the assistance…
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Over 156 Million Stimulus Payments Distributed
Treasury Department reports roughly $372 billion distributed. The Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it has recently surpassed 156 million payments to individuals as a part of the…
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Student Borrowers Receive Additional Relief
Education Department implements new student loan aid under COVID emergency programs. This week, the Department of Education announced that the pause on federal student loan interest and collections…
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USDA Launches Pandemic Assistance for Producers
Program to reach broader spectrum of farmers, ranchers, etc. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the new Pandemic Assistance for Producers program being established to support…
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HUD Provides COVID Relief for Native Hawaiians
President’s American Rescue Plan invests $5 million for housing. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge reported the investment of $5 million in funding for Native Hawaiians. The…
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